Trainee Clinical Nurse Specialist for Haemoglobinopathies

NHS; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking a Trainee Clinical Nurse Specialist for Haemoglobinopathies. This role involves providing high-quality nursing support in haemoglobinopathy services at both University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Candidates must demonstrate strong clinical skills and be capable of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on staff development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with teaching and assessing qualification.
• Minimum two years post-registration experience.
• Experience in apheresis and working within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality specialist nursing support to haemoglobinopathy services.
• Manage patient allocation and new referrals efficiently.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver quality care.

Skills

Well-developed interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Good time management

Experience in using central/peripheral venous catheters

Education

Degree Level Qualification or equivalent

Registered Nurse Level 1 Register

Specialist course in haemoglobinopathies at level 6 or above

Tools

Cerner/iCare

Power chart

Job description

Trainee Clinical Nurse Specialist for Haemoglobinopathies

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nursing Specialist team for a new band 6 post to support the expanding apheresis service. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust were granted Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team (SHT) status in April 2019 and services an adult and paediatric haemoglobinopathy patient population of approximately 1000 patients - one of the largest cohorts in the country.

This post will join an established Clinical Nurse Specialist team at LGT and will develop clinical links with teams of the tertiary centres of KCH and GSTT when joint management of complex patients is required.

The apheresis service is currently provided at the University Hospital Lewisham site, however, with expansion of the service the successful candidates will be expected to travel to the Queen Elizabeth site to deliver the care.

Whilst there will be an element of cross-site work (approximately 20% of worktime), the majority of time (approximately 80% of worktime) for this post will be spent on delivery of apheresis at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Interview date: 18th December 2025

Main duties of the job

To provide high-quality specialist nursing support to the haemoglobinopathies services at both University Hospital Lewisham, and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Successful candidates will be responsible for all aspects of clinical care for patients undergoing apheresis including line management as well as daily coordination of the service to ensure service efficiency through managing patient allocation and new referrals.

To work collaboratively with haematology multidisciplinary team, providing support, advice and formal education in caring for patients. To act in an advisory capacity and as a point of contact for patients with haemoglobinopathy conditions.

To contribute to the service development of haemoglobinopathies including clinical governance and audit, in alignment with NHSE Commissioning standards for SHTs and the Quality Standards for Health Services for People with Haemoglobin Disorders , 2018.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Job responsibilities

In line with the Trusts Annual Business Plan, you will be working as part of a Specialist Team providing expert nursing/midwifery practice and cost-effective service to patients requiring routine and emergency care, from outpatients, pre-admission through to discharge and review at home across primary and secondary care. The Division aims to provide an environment conducive to the on-going development of all staff and advancements in the quality of the service by ensuring provision of a high standard of training, teaching and clinical care within the acute/community setting. Under the support and guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialist make clinical judgements, which will require assessment, planning and implementation of treatment, ensuring that all specialist patients and their carers have access to appropriate advice and support.

To work with the multidisciplinary team across an integrated pathway of care to deliver quality standards in line with NICE guidance.

To work with the nurse specialist team to ensure that all patients have equitable access to investigations, treatment and follow-up care.

To work with the nurse/midwifery specialist team to develop best practice in line with NICE guidance.

To work with the team to develop guidelines to enhance optimal management of patients. To collect appropriate data against NICE guidance. To use audit as a tool to improve practice and evaluate services. To work with the team to implement recommendations from National audits and benchmarking.

To identify objectives for own professional development which reflect local and national service needs, accessing advice, guidance and support as appropriate. Interviewer information pack Performance

To demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and share this with others to positively influence patient care.

To develop own specialist clinical knowledge and skills and participate in the development of other staff

To reflect on own practice through clinical supervision/mentorship

To provide a comprehensive nursing service for patients with conditions within the specialty.

To work in close liaison with the multi-disciplinary team across the pathway in order to meet the needs of patients and their families and to aim for seamless care.

To use clinical judgement and skills in decision making to manage this caseload of patients. To develop skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct appropriate intervention.

To assist in the development of the service

To vigorously promote the patients participation in decision-making, enabling informed choice of treatment.

To contribute to any audits requested by the Trust, Commissioners or Nationally.

To identify deteriorating patients and take the appropriate action to manage the situation, liaising with interdisciplinary team as appropriate.

To obtain valid and effective consent from patients prior to any investigations and treatment.

Work force

To attend meetings relevant to the role and represent views of others in formal surroundings

To contribute both formally and informally to the education, training and development of clinical staff across the integrated pathway of care.

To contribute to the implementation of NICE guidance to ensure the continuous education of staff in appropriate clinical areas in relation to their understanding and utilisation of evidence-based practice.

To establish effective working relationships with other health care professionals whose role impinges on the services.

As part of the team, take responsibility for the effective and efficient use of resources, being aware of resource requirements and limitations.

Ensure all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained to enable delivery of efficient and safe care.

As part of the team, evaluate equipment and make recommendations relevant to purchasing policies in conjunction with Procurement.

Partnerships

To work with patients and carers to assess their specific educational needs to ensure that they receive full information about their condition.

To provide patient education and appropriate information leaflets.

To provide a seamless service for patients across an integrated pathway of care.

To refer patients to other appropriate specialists to ensure the needs of the patients are met.

To involve patients/carers views in developing a vision for the future of the service by undertaking patient questionnaire reflecting their experiences and outcomes.

General

• To identify areas of research/audit with the aim to improve evidence-based care.
• To keep accurate and complete records of activities and communications consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• To contribute to the development of local and Trust policies in relation to the implementation of NICE guidance.
• To be contactable via a bleep / mobile phone
• To access clinical supervision within the Trust
• To keep up-to-date with new innovations/research within the specialty.
• To undertake research projects where appropriate, with other members of the team.
• To maintain and input data as appropriate on relevant databases.
• To develop and maintain own clinical skills, academic knowledge and expertise as appropriate.
• To act in accordance with the NMC code of professional practice for nurses/midwives.
• To review and maintain standards of documentation in accordance with NMC and Trust standards for records and record keeping.
• To comply with all policies and procedures e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act.
• To exercise sensitivity and diplomacy regarding role boundaries with other healthcare professionals across the Trust

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Registered Nurse Level 1 Register
• Degree Level Qualification or equivalent
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Counselling course
• Specialist course in haemoglobinopathies at level 6 or above
• Previous experience in apheresis
• Mentoring or Teaching/Assessing Qualification

Experience

• Minimum two years post-registration experience
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of liaising with other agencies
• Ability to work autonomously
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• Experience in using central/peripheral venous catheters (femoral lines, port-a-cath's, intravenous cannula)
• Previous experience in the specialty Experience in apheresis
• Experience in central/peripheral venous catheter access (femoral lines, port-a-cath's).

Knowledge & Skills

• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant NICE guidance
• Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health care professionals
• IT skills/applications in word, spreadsheet, power chart, Cerner/iCare.
• Knowledge of research and audit
• Knowledge of NICE guidance on haemoglobinopathies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum plus HCAS (pro rata if part-time)